Let's make sure we're looking at the entire message including this:
"...one important caveat of the tests is that many of of the male study participants had previously served in combat units, whereas female participants, by necessity, came directly from infantry schools or from noncombat jobs."

Some things are obvious. Men are larger and stronger than women so yes. They can carry heavier loads. They can probably carry a 200 pound man out of harm's way, but can female mechanics in aircraft, for example, squeeze into smaller spaces? Lead patrols? Work as a gunner? Secure valuable intelligence by speaking to Afghan women who won't speak to men? Work undercover?

There are plenty of jobs in the military, including combat units: snipers, drive tanks, fire mortars, lead, strategize. Women can most certainly do well in those positions.

Women should stay in the kitchen rattling those pots and pans. Women are well equipped for clerical duty. Give women a buntline special and watch out.

Hey locke, long time you no post. I know you are still in there and did not get washed out. How long before you make Canadian 2ed Lieutenant, infantry? I hope that when you graduate you do not get a bucket of animal blood poured over your head.

Hey locke, long time you no post. I know you are still in there and did not get washed out. How long before you make Canadian 2ed Lieutenant, infantry? I hope that when you graduate you do not get a bucket of animal blood poured over your head.

Just started my third year at RMC, so two more years before I'm a 2Lt. Three more before I finish training and join my regiment. The hope is 2nd Mechanized Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Gagetown, New Brunswick.

Just started my third year at RMC, so two more years before I'm a 2Lt. Three more before I finish training and join my regiment. The hope is 2nd Mechanized Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Gagetown, New Brunswick.

What is battalion strength being an old sea dog myself? Did you shift to armor when you say mechanized? I am a genius in fire control if you want to learn from a person who is reasonably sober.